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It’s No Secret That Bathrooms Can Drastically Help Sell a House. Here’s How To Stage And Accessorize Your Bathroom To Sell

June 16, 2016

Buyers love bathrooms that remind them of luxury hotels or soothing spas. And, most important, buyers want to envision themselves enjoying this luxury every day in their new home.

However, the reality is that most of us do not have the perfect bathroom. And we know that, in most instances, it is not a wise investment to do a full, costly renovation just for a home sale. It simply doesn’t translate into profit.

A better strategy is to maximize what you already have, on a budget. You want to transform your real-life, everyday bathroom that prospective buyers will love, without spending too much money. Here are simple ways to create great bathrooms.

Clear off the counters. Remove all of your everyday toiletries and bathroom supplies. Buyers do not want to see your personal hygiene products. In fact, this can make them feel as though they are intruding on your personal space, which can be distracting and a little awkward.

Get rid of cleaning products. Remove all items that imply housework and maintenance, such as toilet brushes, wastepaper baskets, sponges, cleaning products, bath mats; even the spare toilet paper rolls need to be moved, and put away. While, yes, these items are a necessary part of everyday living, they do not create a beautiful spa-like experience for your buyers. It may be a nuisance to move them frequently, but it will make all the difference to the buyers.

Maximize your storage. Storage space sells. Your buyers will be looking inside your bathroom cupboards to see how much space they offer. Make sure they are only half to two-thirds full and well organized. Store the little things you use every day in a pretty box.

Make minor upgrades. Rather than spending many thousands completely renovating your bathroom, it’s much smarter to spend your money only where it will show and to make small, inexpensive upgrades that will create a large impact. As a general rule, improvements that can’t easily be seen don’t translate into a higher sale price.

The bathroom upgrades that will yield you the best return include repainting the walls, replacing leaking and worn taps, updating the cabinet hardware, installing new light fittings and updating towel bars. See: Bathroom Fixtures & Lighting at the Home Depot.

Clean thoroughly. Clean everything to within an inch of its life. No, it’s certainly not exciting, but it’s super important. Buyers will pay a premium for new, so your aim is to create a new feel. Everything must be immaculate, as this creates the impression that your home has been well maintained and well loved.

Hang luxurious towels. Any bathroom can be instantly transformed by adding beautiful, soft towels. New is best (once towels have been washed, they never look quite the same). So it’s a great idea to keep your new towels just for display only. Pack them away between buyer inspections and reinstate them just before the prospective buyers arrive.

Use flowers for impact. Fresh flowers and plants make any space come alive, and the bathroom is no exception. They make a dramatic impact, adding instant color and texture. Orchids are always a favorite in bathrooms; however, here’s no need to always buy huge bouquets. In a smaller room, a single stem of your favorite bloom, a small planter or even a branch with beautiful leaves placed in a jar will look understated and elegant. For further reading on this subject, check out this article on: Staging Bathroom Home Design Ideas, Pictures & Remodel.

2 thoughts on “It’s No Secret That Bathrooms Can Drastically Help Sell a House. Here’s How To Stage And Accessorize Your Bathroom To Sell”

It’s not that it necessarily ‘matters’ which colors. It’s just that psychologically, buyers are keen to white even though they don’t know it. It does create that classy, ‘spa’ like mindset. It doesn’t cost a lot to purchase new towel sets, and it would go a long way!